Senators Indignant Over Cuban Recognition Tactics
Washington March 9 special The president fights to block Cuban recognition as Hoar presents resolutions delaying action until April 6 and requests Cuba status information. Debate promises weeks as Spanish outrages and consulate attacks fuel Republican anger. Senator Hale leads opposition to the conference Cuban resolutions amid partisan maneuvering and a potential seating question for Dupont.
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Hale Defends Cuba Belligerency Debate in Senate
Senator Hale recounts Grant era ideas on belligerency and Cuba, arguing insurrection lacks a real government and urging restraint. He contrasts Cuba with the Confederate Civil War and defends Spain against sensational reports, reading De Lome’s statement and a Cuba dispatch before adjournment.
Weyler's harsh rule spurs mass arrests and civilian exile
In Havana a U S report details General Weyler's February proclamations leading to widespread civilian arrests, deportations to Ceuta and the Isle of Pines, and the removal of alcaldes. Civilians claim homes abandoned in terror while insurgents burn towns, leaving Cuba's towns in fearsome, desperate conditions.
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More Spanish Insults and Bilbao Riots Reach Madrid
Madrid reports quiet in Valencia but renewed anti American demonstrations at Bilbao. Mob of about 1000 stones the U S consulate, fights with gendarmes injuring officers and rioters. Six arrested. officials rush reinforcements. American minister Hannis Taylor prepares to move his family to Madrid. American flag burned during student protests in Sala Manca. Cuban rebel news from London cites casualties at Mamey and leadership shifts as Maceo retreats toward Matanzas.
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Italian Premiership Shifts View on Africa Policy
Rome dispatch says Marquis of Rudini, new premier, drops his plan to withdraw Italian troops in Africa to a limited zone. General Ricotti, war minister, also abandons proposed army reduction. Venosta may take foreign affairs. Official reports confirm heavy losses at Adowah. Kassala evacuated under Baldasera’s orders. Genoa meeting hinted among emperors and king on March 16.
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Rumor of Rhodes Arrest Stirs Market Slump in London
A sensational rumor on the London stock exchange claimed Cecil Rhodes, former Cane Colony prime minister, had been arrested, causing Kenffirs to slump. The report, noted as unlikely, said Rhodes left Baez on February 2 and was bound for Beira.
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China borrows money from Anglo German Syndicate
London March 9 An agreement for a loan of 16,000,000 pounds has been signed by the Chinese government and an Anglo German Syndicate. One half the loan will be issued soon in 5 percent gold bonds at about par.
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Venezuelan blue book reaches Washington amid courtesy copies
Four copies of the Venezuelan blue book arrived in Washington ahead of UK publication. One was for Sir Julian Pennefaate, not for the Venezuelan commission. Three copies went to the State Department from Ambassador Bayard, via Lord Salisbury, as a personal courtesy. officials deny receipt of the book. A separate item notes Paterson aldermen offering a 5000 dollar reward for Mamie Sullivan murder arrest.
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State Department
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Salisbury
Can of Stolen Gunpowder Blows Up Three Convicts
A brutal mining powder explosion at the Durham coal mine on Lookout Mountain, near Chattanooga, left two convicts dead and a third dying. Four hundred convicts work the mine using powder rather than blasting caps. powder theft led to the blast as a spark from a torch ignited stolen cartridges. Warr Crawford and Truck Eckels died. John Morris was fatally injured.
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Lapoint Opens Fire in Perth Street Tragedy
Brocky Me Ont reports a man named Lapoint with a double barreled shotgun opened fire on Perth Street. Several were killed or wounded including Peter Moore and Chief of Police Rose. Lapoint killed Moore and wounded Rose, Linsley, Dickson, Zilthorn, Boyd, Stage, Stigs, McCormack, and Debereau before being captured. He is about forty, lives eight miles away, an expert shot with signs of insanity and heavy drinking recently.
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Baltimore council veto power shift challenges mayor
The Common Council and Aldermanic Board in Baltimore passed ordinances stripping the mayor of appointment power in city offices and granting veto review to the council. In branch votes the measure carried fifteen to four and seven to two respectively, prompting Mayor Hooper to consider an appeal.
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Council Clashes Over Constitutional Majority Rule
Council members dispute the interpretation of a constitutional threshold claiming three fourths of members present constitutes a legal majority. The debate centers on whether absentees affect the required voting share and how decisions should be reached under the council’s rules.
Grand Duke Escapes as Bridge Collapses in Flood Rescue
Floods sweep Rhine Sacer and Neckar. In Freiburg Baden the hereditary grand duke observed salvage from a Treisam river bridge when it gave way. Councilor Siegel and Director Sonnetag drowned. the grand duke was saved.
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Governor Atkinson's 2026 run hints amid Georgia fusion talk
Washington special states Governor Atkinson faces pressure to seek a second term. He weighs a lucrative private offer as southern manager for an indemnity firm while plans float fusion between Georgia Republicans and Populists with Major Hanson and Watson as candidates. He delays decision, aims to announce soon.
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No Hope for Mrs Maybrick in Maybrick Case
The Daily News reports London March 9 that Home Secretary Sir Matthew White Ridley, after reviewing new evidence, has decided no alteration will be made to the life sentence of Florence Maybrick, the American woman convicted of poisoning her Liverpool merchant husband years ago.
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Bitter With Dying Breath Demands for Democratic Defeat
In Frankfort Kentucky the legislature faced the death of Senator Weissinger amid a tense session. The chamber adjourned as the dead senator’s condition and votes shaped the political balance. The dying man urged supporters to stand by sound money, influencing the approach to the Blackburn candidacy and free coinage prospects.
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New Religious Army Unnamed Forming in New York
March 9 report from New York describes Ballington Booth and wife starting a new religious movement with ties to the Salvation Army. Booth visits Bible House and greets supporters after Cooper Union meeting, while a dark blue uniform may be adopted. General Booth arrives in London from India, heading Salvation Army efforts.
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Gregory Shot the Glovers at Whitehall Store
Richmond Va March 9 A Farmruilet Despatch special reports that Samuel and Christian Glover entered the store of Eximett D Gregory in Buckingham county Whitehall Saturday and attacked the merchant Gregory who held their trunks for a board bill Gregory fired his pistol wounding Christian in the head and breast and Samuel in the arm as the assailants fled
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Albion Paper Company Fails in Holyoke Massachusetts
The Albion Paper Company of Holyoke faces an unexpected failure with liabilities reported around 700000, while creditors plan a meeting for Saturday afternoon. Officers refuse further borrowing as debts are estimated well over a million, including the mill plant and water power assets. creditors consider forming a new company to protect their interests.
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